Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Sunday, December 29, 2024. We're starting off the day with some positive news on the job front. San Diego's employment landscape continues to show resilience and stability, with the unemployment rate decreasing slightly in November to 4.6% from a revised 4.7% in October, though it remains above the year-ago estimate of 4.3%[2][3].Professional and business services are leading the way in job growth, anticipating the addition of approximately 45,400 jobs. Educational services, including private, healthcare, and social assistance, are projected to add around 32,700 jobs. Leisure and hospitality is also expected to see significant growth, with about 27,600 new jobs, primarily in the food service and drinking places industry[2][5].Moving to real estate, there haven't been any major announcements in the past few days, but we're keeping an eye on developments that could impact the local housing market. In related news, for the first time in nearly three years, more San Diegans found housing than became homeless in November, marking a small but significant milestone in addressing the region's homelessness crisis[3].From city hall, San Diego County Supervisor Nora Vargas announced her decision to step down from the board at the end of her term on January 6, 2025. This change could have implications for various projects and policies in the coming year[3].Weather-wise, thick fog contributed to numerous flight delays at San Diego International Airport just as the holiday travel season was kicking into gear. Today, we're expecting clearer skies, but it's always a good idea to check the latest forecast before heading out.In new business activity, there haven't been any major openings or closings reported in the past few days, but we're looking forward to seeing what the new year brings for local businesses.For upcoming community events, it's a great time to check out the holiday lights displays around San Diego County. If you're looking for gift ideas, local independent bookstores have shared their favorite reads for the season[3][4].In local school achievements, the Sweetwater Union is moving forward with threatened schedule cuts at Chula Vista High, which could impact students and staff in the coming semester[3].For a feel-good community story, an El Cajon family is stepping up to help the Humane Society, which is in dire need of fosters. It's heartwarming to see local families making a difference in the community[3].In today's crime report, a pedestrian crossing a Chula Vista street was tragically hit by a car and killed. The San Diego Police Department is also dealing with a unique situation where a detective was displaced after a pin-sized hole in a pipe flooded their home[4].This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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